The UCLA/GWHFC Mobile Clinic

The mission of the UCLA Mobile Clinic project is to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for homeless and low-income individuals in the Hollywood and West Hollywood areas through direct medical and health care services, health promotion and disease prevention activities, social support and case management services, and referral to medical and social resources in the community.

UCLA Mobile Clinic Information:

In 2000, the students of the UCLA Schools of Public Health and Medicine, as well as the Undergraduate College teamed up with the Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition in creating a mobile clinic to serve the indigent and homeless population of Hollywood and West Hollywood. In 2003, the UCLA Mobile Clinic expanded its services to a second site, Common Ground, a drop in site, which serves homeless youth in Santa Monica, and in 2004, Mobile Clinic caseworkers assist in clinics at Samoshel, a homeless shelter in Santa Monica. In 2006, a formal partnership was developed with Step Up on Second, a mental health center in Santa Monica.
The Mobile Clinic is a student managed, street based effort to provide basic medical and social support services to those who have very limited access to health care and social services. In addition, we will offer health education and referrals for their continuing health care needs.
Additionally, we are looking to collaborate with other providers working with homeless and low-income persons. Incorporating different disciplines and taking a holistic approach to health care, the UCLA Mobile Clinic welcomes your participation and contribution. If you or your provider is interested in taking part in Mobile Clinic's mission to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of the homeless, please contact us at mobileclinic@ucla.edu.

Health education (educational materials on a variety of diseases and conditions of interest to the population, including sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, and cholesterol)

Client support (help access the community resources needed to move beyond life on the streets, such as resume writing, job seeking and retention skills)

Public Health Directors/Advisors

Community Partner

Medical Coordinators

John Hann (Johnhann@gmail.com) Sadiah Sabir (sadiahsabir@gmail.com)

Service Learning Coordinator

Koy S. Parada, PhD(c), MPH (koy@ucla.edu)

Locations:

Sycamore and Romaine

Service provided on the corner of Sycamore and Romaine in Hollywood, California (one block south of Santa Monica, one block east of La Brea).
The UCLA Mobile Clinic operates from 6-9PM on Wednesday evenings rain or shine.

Common Ground

Service provided at 2012 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405.

The UCLA Mobile Clinic operates from 5pm-10pm Tuesdays, with medical and dental services on alternating weeks.